Banquet Receptionist

Premier Queens Event & Catering Venue Russo’s On The Bay is seeking a dedicated, organized professional to support the Marketing & Sales Division Team.

The Receptionist position reports to the Lead Receptionist and other Sales Division Staff. The successful candidate is expected to be a self-starter and demonstrate sound judgment and discretion in performing all tasks related to the daily administrative functions of the office.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and make meeting arrangements;
• Answer phones, route calls and take messages.
• Assist with projects and special events.
• Receive, open and distribute office mail as appropriate and handle filing.
• Take in and properly record client event payments.
• Coordinate the beverage, paper, and supply orders with the office.
• Serve beverages (including alcoholic drinks) to guests.
• Prepare correspondence on Company letterhead.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year of administrative experience required.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office Applications
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills
• Professional and courteous demeanor at all times
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have an open mind, a desire to learn and a positive attitude
• Highly organized and detailed oriented
• Able to multitask under fast-pace environment.
• Bilingual in Spanish (preferred not required)

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed (we’re opened 7 days a week, so weekend availability is a must)

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Physical demands and work environment:

Position will be sitting at a desk for most of the time.

Ability to continuously stand, walk and move for 8 hours or longer when needed.

Work conditions are normal for an office environment.

Work Location: Queens, NY; In Person

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Law.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Paid time off (per NYS law)
• 401K Retirement Plan